KCCQ scores were effective in delineating functional outcomes, with most patients in our relatively lower surgical risk cohort showing significant functional improvements post-TAVI. Low baseline KCCQ, moderate or worse COPD, and severe CKD were associated with failure of improvement post-TAVI. Baseline CFS appears to be a good screening tool to predict poor improvement. These factors should be evaluated and weighted accordingly in pre-TAVI assessments and decision-making.
Keyphrases
- transcatheter aortic valve implantation
- aortic stenosis
- aortic valve
- ejection fraction
- aortic valve replacement
- end stage renal disease
- transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- chronic kidney disease
- decision making
- newly diagnosed
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- lung function
- magnetic resonance imaging
- early onset
- computed tomography
- heart failure
- air pollution